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[A primary care program in old age psychiatry: background, implementation and first experiences].

R J P Coenen1, A J P Schrijvers, T J Heeren

  • 1Altrecht GGz, Divisie Jeugd en Ouderen, Gebouw De Schermer, Oude Arnhemseweg 260, 3705 BK Zeist. R.Coenen@altrecht.nl

Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|October 1, 2005
PubMed
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A new primary care support program shows promising initial results for elderly patients facing health challenges. Further research is needed to confirm its value for widespread adoption.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Elderly individuals often present with complex health needs, including somatic and psychiatric co-morbidities and cognitive decline.
  • These complex needs necessitate specialized support within primary care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the initial effectiveness of a newly implemented support program for elderly patients in primary care.
  • To assess the potential added value of the Elderly Patient Outreach (EPO) program for general practitioners (GPs) and patients.

Main Methods:

  • The study assessed the early outcomes of a primary care support program designed for the elderly population.
  • Data collection focused on the initial phase of the program's implementation.

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Main Results:

  • The preliminary results of the support program for the elderly in primary care are encouraging.
  • The program has shown positive initial indicators for the target demographic.

Conclusions:

  • The initial findings suggest the support program is beneficial for elderly patients in primary care.
  • Further investigation is required to determine if the Elderly Patient Outreach (EPO) program offers sufficient benefits to warrant large-scale implementation.